Five Common Varieties Of Beech Trees

Beech trees are long-lived specimens that have been known to thrive for 200 to 300 years. In the right conditions, your beech tree will be an excellent shade tree for as long as you live in your home. Here are five popular species of beech trees.

Native Area: Eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 60 to 80 feet; occasionally to 120 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: Central EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Height: 50 to 60 feet; occasionally to 100 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade (full sun is optimal)

Native Area: Central EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Height: 50 to 60 feet; occasionally to 100 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

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Native Area: Central EuropeUSDA Growing Zones: 4 to 7Height: 25 to 30 feetSun Exposure: Part shade; too much sun may burn the variegated leaves

Native Area: JapanUSDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Height: 70 to 115 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade; has good shade tolerance